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_aGrant, James, _d1822-1887 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Secret Dispatch; or, The Adventures of Captain Balgonie |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-03-11 | ||
| 508 | _aAl Haines | ||
| 520 | _a"The Secret Dispatch; or, The Adventures of Captain Balgonie" by James Grant is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This tale intertwines a narrative of intrigue and adventure set against the backdrop of 18th-century Russia, focusing on Captain Charlie Balgonie, a young Scottish officer maneuvering through the complexities of imperial service under Catherine the Great. The story hints at themes of loyalty, ambition, and the clash of personal desires with political machinations. The opening of this novel introduces Captain Balgonie, who finds himself lost and desperate on the banks of the frigid Louga River in Western Russia. Disoriented and cold, he debates whether to attempt a dangerous river crossing, revealing both his bravery and his precarious situation. He is on an important mission carrying a secret dispatch for the Empress, yet he is being misled by his treacherous guide, Corporal Podatchkine. After a perilous journey, Balgonie succeeds in crossing the river and arrives at a distant castle, where the narrative hints at impending alliances, romantic entanglements, and political conspiracies that will shape his fate. The mix of adventure and burgeoning romance with Natalie Mierowna, a captivating character in the Count's household, sets the stage for further developments in the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aRussia -- History -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction | ||
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